Appendix (Common RAM Mode Tool Setup Instructions)

  1. Follow the steps described on the Requirements page.

  2. Set the DIP switch configuration to Firmware Download / RAM Operation mode as described on the NRC Board Operation Mode Selection and Power Supply page.

  3. Press the reset button on the board.

  4. On the program menu, access the menu item SERIAL -> UPLOAD FIRMWARE to open the in-built firmware uploader module.
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  5. Provide the paths to the boot binary (default: nrc7292_boot.bin) and the firmware binary (default: nrc7292_lmactest_freertos.bin), and upload the firmware to the board.

  6. After the firmware upload procedure is complete, exit the firmware uploader dialog and access the menu item SERIAL -> CONNECT to connect the PC to the module via a UART serial channel.
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